Notice of Award - Blue Ridge Analytical

This document is a Notice of Award for a contract opportunity from the Virginia Department of Energy for Environmental Consultant Services. The state is seeking proposals from qualified environmental consulting firms to provide water sample collection and testing services, including analysis, benthic macroinvertebrate surveys, and whole effluent toxicity testing. The initial contract period is from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by 2PM on June 28, 2024 and will be evaluated by July 9, 2024. The RFP outlines specific requirements for the contractor's analytical capabilities, quality control and assurance, and VELAP certification.

The contract will be awarded to two or more offerors based on criteria such as proposed services, experience, small business utilization, and pricing. Pricing proposals are required for each analytical parameter, as well as for sample collection, pickup, and legal testimony services. This solicitation is open to all qualified environmental consulting firms, including small and disadvantaged businesses. The Commonwealth reserves the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation, but no incumbent vendors or estimated award values are provided.